Chris Cornelius, Ben Downs Elected as NABPAC Chairs
Cornelius to serve as TV chair, Downs for Radio for organization’s political action committee.
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Riedel Taps de la Torre as Sales Manager, Western U.S.
Most recently worked for Bexel in Los Angeles.
Actus Digital Adds Jay Gedanken to U.S. Sales Team
Tapped to be the vice president of business development.
Ornelas Leaves NAB for Beasley
Association names LeGeyt successor; also tabs Carty-Sipp for Newberry’s old post.
Vislink Taps Carleton Miller as New CEO
Replaces Roger Branton in role, who will stay on as CFO.
NAB EVP Newberry Plans Exit
He will be CEO for ad sync technology company Quu effective April 1.
NewTek Adds Barbara Spicek, Paul Dobbs to Global Sales Team
Company said moves are part of overall growth strategy.
Clear-Com Hires Michael Franklin as Regional Sales Manager
Will oversee the South-Central region in the U.S.
Utah Scientific Names Schilberg Director of Product Development, Tech Marketing
In his new role, John Schilberg’s duties will include assisting with product design and release.
SBE’s John Poray to Retire at End of 2020
Has served as the society’s executive director since 1992.
Dr. Monisha Ghosh Named First Female CTO at FCC
Calling the appointment historic, the FCC Chairman said the incoming CTO is a wireless expert.
Terry Crews Tapped for 2020 NAB TV Chairman’s Award
Actor is best known for role on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and as a host on “America’s Got Talent.”
NAB Appoints DeDe Lea to TV Board of Directors
Lea is an executive vice president at ViacomCBS.
Signiant Announces New Additions to Sales Team
Mike DeBenedictis and Brian Chavez join Signiant, which also made some internal moves.
IABM Honors R&S VP Manfred Reitmeier With Technology Leadership Award
The vice president of transmitter and amplifier systems was presented with the award in London.
SBE President Wayne Pecena Comments on the Passing of John Lyons
Lyons served on SBE's board of director and was elected as a Fellow.
Steve Young to Lead ASG’s Systems Integration Business Operations
Young joins ASG from David Carroll Associates.
John Lyons Dies; Helped Shape New York’s RF Skyline
New broadcast transmission facilities atop One World Trade Center are just the most visible of his numerous accomplishments.
FCC Chief Engineer Julius Knapp Retiring
Knapp has been with the commission for more than 45 years.
Marcus Riley to Direct Content Strategy for Nine Scripps Stations
E.W. Scripps has promoted Marcus Riley to senior director content strategy.